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you can mix 50% water with 50% vinager let it set in the iron overnight then turn it on and let the steam run out.What happens is the inside of the iron where the water is had corroded or rusted or has lime deposits.the vinager will break this loose overnight.also after you let the iron steam out all the mixture,flush the iron 4 to 5 times and start using fresh water from a store bought gallon.your tap water is probably full of iron.

Fill with 50/50 water vinegar solution. Get it good and hot and let it sit for two hours. Rinse and repeat if necessary. Buy a gallon of water from the market and use that from now on. This will fix your problem. The Iron is concentrating the iron in you water and this is what is causing the brown spots. Hope you find this helpful. If you do please take the time to rate it fixya and maybe I will keep helping people for free.
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I have purchased two Rowenta irons. Both have the problem with water leakage. The entire iron looses all of it's water....both in the stand up position and the sitting down position. This happened after a couple of months for both items. I contacted Rowenta and they never responded. I will never purchase another item from them. Obviously, the irons must be defective. I'm going to contact consumer affairs.

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Steam irons can become clogged with mineral deposits. Use distilled water in the iron to minimize these deposits.
To clean the iron , use 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. pour in iron and place iron on steam. The iron may require a few cleanings.

Inspect the steam vents from the outside, and use a pipe
cleaner or other small utensil to remove any excess buildup that is
blocking the vents. Be careful not to let the buildup fall down into the
steam vents.

3
Clean the steam iron's directional spray tip. Minerals and
other debris can build up on the nozzle over time and will greatly
hinder the use of your steam iron.

4
Pour equal parts vinegar and water into the steam iron's
water supply tank. Put the steam iron above an empty pot, and turn the
iron on. Let it steam the solution until all the water/vinegar solution
is gone

• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Knob in a steam position that matches Temperature Control Dial steam range? Did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Knob is in the DRY IRON position.

Common problem if you have the temperature or steam setting set too low (not enough heat/steam to vaporize water droplets or the unit is not up to full temp. I would have a clean towel alongside the iron to give a burst of steam prior to your first press...

1:Clean your steam iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Your
iron is more likely to leak when it has not been cleaned properly.
Plus, the water that leaks from a steam iron that hasn't been cleaned
will likely be dirty and stain your fabric. Every steam iron brand is
different, so be sure to check the manual that came with your iron or
browse the manufacturer's website for instructions on keeping your steam
iron in good working order.

2:Use your steam iron on a rigid surface like an ironing board. In a rush,
you might be tempted to quickly iron a blouse or pants on the nearest
available surface like a bed, carpet or even on a table with a towel
draped over it. However, these surfaces may not provide the proper
amount of level padding for successful steam ironing, and leaks are more
likely to occur. Take the time to set up your ironing board for smooth
steam ironing to reduce water leaks on a bumpy surface.

3:Allow your steam iron to heat fully in the upright position before
ironing. Because your steam iron is designed to convert water into steam
that will easily smooth out wrinkles on bulky fabrics, you can avoid
leaks by ensuring your iron has time to get the water to the correct
temperature. If you lay your steam iron in the horizontal position too
quickly, water that is not hot enough to convert to steam will leak.
Give the iron a chance to heat up, and then test your steam function on
your ironing board cover or spare fabric swatch before tacking your
favorite blouse.

4:Turn off the steam function on your iron when ironing at lower
temperatures. Since your iron's steam function is designed to convert
the water in your iron to steam at the right temperature, lower iron
temperatures can cause water to leak if your steam setting is still
activated. For ironing more delicate fabrics, turn off the steam to
avoid water leaks.

Your steam iron has been filled with 'tap' water that may have been contaminated (thus the smell).
Rust develops more rapidely in Steam Iron chambers when distilled water is not used: to clean the 'enclosure' of the steam iron from rust and smell, over a sink or outdoor, fill 'cold iron' with a 50/50 water/vinegar and a teaspoon of bicarb, let it stand for about 10 mins, then turn the iron on and let it steam the mixture out while shaking the iron gently (DO NOT BURN YOURSELF! STEAM IS HOTER THAN BOILED WATER!). Refill and Steam flush again with Clean water (distilled preferred). Repeat the steps until the rust has been completely dissolved (check by steam ironing on clean pieces of disposible kitchen paper towel. Use the Power steam or Flush function of the Iron if available.
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you can mix 50% water with 50% vinager let it set in the iron overnight then turn it on and let the steam run out.What happens is the inside of the iron where the water is had corroded or rusted or has lime deposits.the vinager will break this loose overnight.also after you let the iron steam out all the mixture,flush the iron 4 to 5 times and start using fresh water from a store bought gallon.your tap water is probably full of iron.

The steam irons I have see have a separate button to allow water from the reservoir to enter the steam chamber. This button latches down for steam and you unlatch it for dry. Also, there is a temperature range on the temp dial for steam.

The reservoir must have water in it for the iron to make steam. If calcium from the water has built up on the reservoir valve, it may prevent the water from entering the steam chamber. Straight white vinegar instead of water may help.

I suspect that by placing it on its heel rest the water from the tank is not allowed to enter into the steam chamber and when you go into ironing mode there is a rush of water that is cooling down the sole plate to below steaming temperature. Try keeping it in the horizontal position on a heat proof pad and press the steam button just before going into ironing mode.